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ARCHIVED Shaking My Head
celiacgirls replied to jennyj's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I've only called about one generic drug but the name of the manufacturer was on the prescription label. Then I looked it up online to see if they said anything about it. They didn't but I did get the phone number that way and called. If you don't see the name of the manufacturer, try asking the pharmacist. They should be able to find out. -
ARCHIVED Sunny D (sunny Delight)
celiacgirls replied to Canadian Karen's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
Yes. Per Clan Thomson list. -
ARCHIVED Confused And Disouraged!
celiacgirls replied to hannahsue01's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My daughter had negative blood tests several times over the years and I was told her tummy aches were due to anxiety. She responds positively to the gluten free diet and we have a history of biopsy-proven celiac in my family. She never had the endoscopy because my husband and I didn't want to put her through that when we think she needs to be gluten free... -
ARCHIVED Sharing A Recipe For Pumpkin Cookies
celiacgirls replied to wolfie's topic in Gluten-Free Recipes & Cooking Tips
I made these today. My gluten-eating husband ate them before I frosted them and said they were the best thing I had ever baked! Meaning even when I baked with gluten. I made them with Spectrum shortening and almond milk since we are casein and soy free. Thanks for sharing the recipe. -
ARCHIVED What Is Enterolab?
celiacgirls replied to bumblebby's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
It is a stool test that you can order yourself that tests for gluten and other intolerances. I am not sure if you can order it in Canada. You can find out about it at www.enterolab.com. -
ARCHIVED My Enterolab Results
celiacgirls replied to Kody's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
My daughters and I have all been tested by Enterolab. One of my daughters got a 285 for gluten and around 20 for casein. She reacts more severely to the casein than the gluten. I got a 10 for casein and I can tell that it makes a difference to avoid it. My other daughter got a 9 for soy but I still think she reacts to it. So I think they are right... -
ARCHIVED Anyone Else Doing A Total Elim Diet....gluten, Dairy, Soy Etc Free
celiacgirls replied to kimber's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
I looked at some of the 'Cause Your Special mixes that I have in my pantry and some of them have corn. The chocolate pound cake does not. I also have Namaste mixes which say they are corn free as well as gluten, soy, casein, etc. They give advice on how to substitute for eggs. I have bought these at the regular grocery store, I think, and at Whole Foods... -
ARCHIVED Glutening Symptoms
celiacgirls replied to slpinsd's topic in Post Diagnosis, Recovery & Treatment of Celiac Disease
I was recently glutened from cc at PF Chang's and noticed my stomach hurt after eating for a few days. It took me about 10 days to feel normal again. I'm as sure as I can be that everything else I ate was gluten-free. I'm thinking it just takes that long to get over it for me. -
ARCHIVED Anyone Else Doing A Total Elim Diet....gluten, Dairy, Soy Etc Free
celiacgirls replied to kimber's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
One of my daughters is a gluten, casein, soy free vegetarian. I'm thinking she might need to eliminate peanuts now. Are you avoiding eggs? My sister's children avoid gluten, casein, soy, eggs, and peanuts so when I make things I watch out for eggs, too. Have you tried the 'Cause Your Special cake mixes? I'm not sure if they have corn, but they... -
ARCHIVED Optimistic...
celiacgirls replied to Scheherazade's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I just wanted to let you know about my experience with the gluten-free diet. I went gluten-free when I tested positive with Enterolab after my daughter was positive. I was very strict because I had already started learning about it and being strict with my daughter. Within 3 days, I didn't need a nap any more and I needed to get off my antidepressants... -
ARCHIVED So How Does "the World" Look Upon Enterolab?
celiacgirls replied to Yenni's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I meant when he thinks it might be a problem with gluten, he does the Enterolab test when the regular blood tests have been negative. Dr. Fine has a not-for-profit 501©(3) organization called Intestinal Health Institute. About the Enterolab testing, it says that "Proceeds from these tests help defray research costs at the Intestinal Health Institute.... -
ARCHIVED So How Does "the World" Look Upon Enterolab?
celiacgirls replied to Yenni's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Another reason many doctors do not accept Enterolab, according to my doctor, is that if you test the general population who don't have symptoms, 30% of them will test positive for gluten intolerance. That seems too high for most to think is valid. I found my doctor by asking Enterolab for a doctor in my area. He does use Enterolab when the blood tests... -
ARCHIVED Enterolab Restults
celiacgirls replied to happy4dolphins's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
You do have gluten intolerance but not casein intolerance. You are not having an auto-immune reaction to gluten and you don't have a fat malabsorbtion problem, indicating (I think) that damage to your small intestine isn't too bad. You don't have the main celiac genes but you do have 2 gluten intolerant genes. I think Dr. Fine might be the only one... -
I noticed improvement within the first few days of being off gluten for my older daughter. Then about a month later, I noticed she had to avoid casein, too. Her behaviour and mood immediately improved unless she has casein. My younger daughter shows signs of having ADHD. It was months after she started the diet that I noticed she wasn't acting that...
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ARCHIVED Can Someone Please Help?!
celiacgirls replied to concerned-mom061's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Are you sure about the formula being ok? Is she still sick if that is all she has? I just did a google search on it and it appears that it has casein and soy in it. They say it is made hypoallergenic, but who knows if she is really sensitive, maybe it is still a problem. -
ARCHIVED Enterolab Results For My Daughter
celiacgirls replied to aprilh's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
My daughter's tiredness and moodiness went away when she went gluten-free/CF. My other daughter and I are less easily distracted since starting this diet. So I think there's a good chance, it will help your daughter, too. My girls both have elevated antitissue transglutaminase. I am thinking it means there is more of a chance of other problems (like... -
I can only answer based on my own experience. I don't know my daughters' genes yet but I am DQ (1,8) and my husband is DQ (2, 7). One of my daughters looks bipolar when she eats anything with milk. Her behaviour has improved tremendously since going gluten-free/CF. We did see a change when she went gluten-free but have since discovered milk is what...
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ARCHIVED Fed Up
celiacgirls replied to Chris E's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
Yes, you could still be gluten intolerant and have the blood work be negative. My daughter suffered for years with symptoms not as bad as yours and her blood tests were always negative. She is now gluten free after Enterolab testing was positive and she is better. The best test would be to try the diet and see how you feel. -
Interesting. I never made a connection to being gluten free but until this summer, I have always had to wear arch supports in my shoes. Even in summer, I never wore sandals because my feet would hurt too much if I didn't wear my tennis shoes with the arch supports. Now for some reason, I can wear sandals and flip flops or even go barefoot all the time...
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ARCHIVED Results Are In---confused!
celiacgirls replied to *Donna*'s topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
My daughter had negative blood tests 3 or 4 times over the years but responds positively to the diet. I did have her tested by Enterolab which was positive but dietary response is just as definitive. -
ARCHIVED Gluten = Opiate? Help Appreciated
celiacgirls replied to newyorkdave's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I was tested by Enterolab after my daughter tested positive. I thought I didn't have any symptoms but going gluten-free gave me more energy. I used to always be tired and need a nap even after getting 10 hours of sleep. My eyes used to be watery and I just noticed they are not anymore. My daughter used to complain that her eye was twitchy. So I think... -
ARCHIVED Lexapro - Anyone Had Problems With It?
celiacgirls replied to emcmaster's topic in Gluten-Free Foods, Products, Shopping & Medications
I was on it pre-gluten-free and felt very nauseous at first. I had started taking 10 mg so they told me to take 5 mg until I got used to it. Once I went to 5 mg, I was fine and did eventually go to 10 with no problems. -
ARCHIVED Have Questions About Enterolab
celiacgirls replied to gary's topic in Celiac Disease Pre-Diagnosis, Testing & Symptoms
I started with just the test for gluten sensitivity for my daughter. When I asked them at Enterolab that is what they suggested. Since then, I have tested my other daughter and myself and have done almost all of the tests for all of us. For me, in the beginning, it was more an issue of knowing if they were trustworthy before giving them so much money... -
I think it is hard for family to understand. I wouldn't believe it either, if it hadn't happened to me. But since I have been glutened from cc, I would rather be overly careful at times, than take a chance on wasting a day or more not feeling well.
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ARCHIVED Potty Training...
celiacgirls replied to VydorScope's topic in Parents, Friends and Loved Ones of Celiacs
Mine needed the pullup overnight for a lot longer. She was just didn't wake up, pullup or not. I would talk to the preschool and see what they think. For us, I did it over a vacation and when she went back, there wasn't much risk of an accident.